14 is the happiest number for women

Size 14 women are the happiest with their life and looks, a new study has revealed. Girls who wear a size 14 dress size rated their general happiness higher than any other, with a quarter saying they were extremely happy. More than 43 per cent of size 14 women said they were as happy as they could be with their career, while almost a third said they couldn’t be more content with their love life.

Second happiest, according to the research by Special K, are size 12 women, with almost three quarters saying they are completely satisfied with their friendships. Forty-five per cent also enjoy a very successful career.

A spokeswoman for Special K, which carried out the poll, said: “It’s great to discover that being a size zero doesn’t necessarily bring you happiness. Our research shows that the curvier size 14 woman is much more comfortable with their shape and has a happier outlook on life.”

But those who wear a size 24 or above didn’t fare quite so well, with a staggering 18 per cent admitting they are extremely unhappy with their life. Less than four per cent are happy with their career, while more than one in ten admitted they were extremely unhappy when it comes to their love life.

A spokeswoman for Special K added: “It’s great that curvier women are happier, but we know that many women still find it hard maintaining their ideal shape.”

HAPPIEST DRESS SIZES

1. 14
2. 12
3. 8
4. 16
5. 10

LEAST HAPPY DRESS SIZES

1. 24
2. 20
3. 22
4. 6
5. 18

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